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Overview |
Eckerd College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 513 students)
Eckerd College vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Eckerd College is 173.5% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.5% higher at Eckerd College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($48,220.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Eckerd College ($18,198 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 2.6% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,500 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 134.2% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($26,456 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 1.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Eckerd College vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Franklin Institute of Boston? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Franklin Institute of Boston and Eckerd College.
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/